[waterloowarrior]

site plan application for Tamarack, a homebuilder who did the Mondrian and Central with Urban Capital.. nw corner of Wellington and Carleton. It was at the CofA several months ago... it's kitty-corner to the piccadilly. barry j. hobin is the architect. there's a site plan on the city's application page (http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7I6VUV)


Currently a single storey commercial building. Proposing a six storey mixed use building with ground floor retail and dwelling units on the floors above.


info from the west wellington community association (http://www.westwellington.ca/archives.html)(from the previous CofA application)


Barry Hobin and Associates Architects and Tamarack Developments will be holding a meeting to discuss the proposed development at 1433 Wellington Ave (also known as 33 Richmond Rd.) at Carleton Avenue. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 28th at the St. Georges Parish Hall from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. At this meeting the neighbours will be provided an opportunity to present and discuss their concerns with regard to the project.


The proposed development is for a 6 storey mixed use building with below grade parking. The ground floor will offer a number of commercial units expected to be occupied by small retailers and a cafe. Above this, 5 stories of condominium development is proposed. There is an application for three minor variances being considered by the Committee of Adjustment.

These minor variances relate to a reduction in the the rear yard setback, the removal of the requirement for a loading space, and an increase in the allowable Floor Space Index (development density). Further information about the proposal can be obtained through the City of Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment office. The project will be brought before the Committee of Adjustment on March 5th after being adjourned by request of the community prior to the February 6th hearing.

[waterloowarrior]

http://childfree.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/sold-one-shawarma-one-samosa/

Sold … one shawarma, one samosa.
June 7, 2009 in Neighbourhood gossip | Tags: Istanbouli wellington, Ottawa, Wellington West | by gozzygirl | No comments

A tiny “sold” sign was added to the big “for sale” sign on the Istanbouli sign on Wellington at Carleton.

I’m guessing this means the Istanbouli may be closing its Wellington Street location, and sooner rather than later. Tamarack has sold the land, and with the variances all approved, I expect the new developer will move ahead fast. Why else would would you buy it?

We’ll see if we can get the scoop on who bought it.

also, site plan is at 'applicant concurs'

[Jamaican-Phoenix]

http://childfree.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/sold-one-shawarma-one-samosa/



also, site plan is at 'applicant concurs'

Well for what it's worth, there's an Istanbouli on Holland just north of Wellington now.

[waterloowarrior]

Neighbourhood Developments – Fall 2009
http://childfree.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/neighbourhood-developments-fall-2009/
October 16, 2009 in Neighbourhood gossip | Tags: Theberge Homes, Uniform Developments | by gozzygirl

I’ve been meaning to post about the sales office opening up on Wellington at Carleton, beside the Istanbouli. Rumour has it that CVL bought the property from Tamarack, but is having Theberge Homes (http://www.thebergehomes.com/) build and sell the condo. All the zoning and plans were approved but have since been taken down from the city’s site. Must remember to save the files next time. The sales office is going in where the Indian Food Centre used to be. It looks like they may be including a model floor plan. The sales office should be open in mid-November. It will be sad to see the Istanbouli go.

hmmm, I hadn't heard of Theberge Homes before.. here's their most recent project on Cummings
http://www.thebergehomes.com/tb_cummings/index.html

http://www.thebergehomes.com/tb_cummings/imgs/logo.jpg
http://www.thebergehomes.com/graphics/eastcentral_img.jpg

[Proof Sheet]

hmmm, I hadn't heard of Theberge Homes before.. here's their most recent project on Cummings
http://www.thebergehomes.com/tb_cummings/index.html

http://www.thebergehomes.com/tb_cummings/imgs/logo.jpg
http://www.thebergehomes.com/graphics/eastcentral_img.jpg

I give them credit if they can make that stretch of Cummings looks more inviting.

[m3i6]

Website and signage up

http://www.thewellingtonatislandpark.com/

They're going to be using the old convenience store as the sales office. They won't have far to go for lunch since Istanbouli is remaining open.

[Mille Sabords]

Cool looking building from that one picture.

[cityguy]

Great addition to the area.

[archie-tect]

Looks interesting. Reminds me of other Hobin buildings like Westboro Station, and the second building on Catherine Street site of Beaver Barracks. At least the flavour of it.

[Kitchissippi]

Interesting. Looks like a mash-up of Mondrian and Westboro Station.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/4095311191_be04d2a1cd_b.jpg

[Davis137]

That looks awesome...

[harls]

Nice, it DOES look like Mondrian and Westboro Station's love child.

I'll change the title of the thread to the project name.

[Kitchissippi]

It's amazing how much development is going on in that that stretch of Richmond/West Wellington, and how much will probably added in the next few years (the convent site and other lots). I think this will be the most transformed street of the decade in Ottawa, especially because it is really sticking to the intensified mixed use formula. I love how this is seemingly happening on its own and is not orchestrated or contrived by a higher power (like LeBreton is) but things are turning out rather consistent and harmonious.

[Ottawan]

I moved to the area only four years ago, and that stretch of Wellington/Richmond is already so different (the Esso and Euro cars renovations, then the condo tower accross from this development (can't remember the name), the loss of Canadian Tire). When 101 Richmond & the retirement home are done, along with this project and the convent, it won't even be recognizable.

[Luker]

acknowledged kitchissippi i've thought many times over the same period, it si remarkable..

[Davis137]

I've only lived in Kitchissippi for about 15 months now, and even in that time period, there has been lots of change, with even more coming...

[ajldub]

This building, the convent, and the ones across from it will go a long way to bridging the strip between Wellington Village and Westboro. I'm waiting for the four corners of Island Park and Wellington(the real intersection, not this building) to go up; could be a very interesting intersection.

PS. Richmond used to be the road west out of town before the 417, so there were a long of car dealerships, gas stations and motels along it, all which are very easy properties to redevelop; this is playing a large part in what has happened here for the last 5 or so years...

[danny the dog]

Ok, that makes a lot of sense. I always wondered how that motel on Tweedsmuir got there.

[ajldub]

Don't worry it won't be there much longer...

[Deez]

Interesting. Looks like a mash-up of Mondrian and Westboro Station.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/4095311191_be04d2a1cd_b.jpg

Very true. A handsome mash-up at that.

As much as I love the colourful accents on the Mondrian exterior, I think it's a little more sensible to put them between floors (as done here) to avoid the Kenny Rogers' Roasters red light coming through the windows.

[O-Town Hockey]

Very true. A handsome mash-up at that.

As much as I love the colourful accents on the Mondrian exterior, I think it's a little more sensible to put them between floors (as done here) to avoid the Kenny Rogers' Roasters red light coming through the windows.

There's a certain time of day when the sun is just right that, when I open my front door, I get this:

http://anonym1.images.steelsm.com/images/1224336645k8ne02c.png

Though, to be honest, I have only enjoyed my red pane so far. No drawbacks as of yet....

[nammo]

I actually don't like the red window strips; windows are for looking out to a nice natural view; for letting in nice natural light. At home, I like to feel calm and relaxed, and bright red is an intensifying colour. Not to be confused with deep red, which these windows do not cast.

They should have kept the red accent strips to the areas that are occupied by walls/floor/ventilation system, etc. :tup: for The Wellington's use of the red accents.

BTW, I guess at the Mondrian, you're all set to start your own red-light district. A silhouette of a girl in the window will do the trick. Or maybe :whip:

Origins of red-light district. (http://ask.yahoo.com/20020830.html)

[Jamaican-Phoenix]

Man, my neighbourhood certainly has become quite the hotspot. And it's not as chockfull of NIMBY's as Westboro is. :D

[CondoGirl]

Man, my neighbourhood certainly has become quite the hotspot. And it's not as chockfull of NIMBY's as Westboro is. :D

Well we just haven't organized ourselves yet, give us a moment or two ;)

As for the red stripe thing, I'm curious to know if early purchasers in The Mondrian had the option of having all their windows clear -- does anyone know?

While I can appreciate the overall aesthetic from the outside, I absolutely can't stand it from the inside, certainly it gives me a good insight as to how Mondrian's design could drive someone to suicide:

http://www.snap-dragon.com/homage_page_3.htm